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canuckcamaro · 01-03-2009, 08:16 PM

fisrt timer so i hope this isnt dumb but..... i ordered my 2ss black/black mid nov and was wondering if the red halos are going to be available from the factory or am i going to have to wait for aftermarket?

Inspector 17 · 01-03-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckcamaro

fisrt timer so i hope this isnt dumb but..... i ordered my 2ss black/black mid nov and was wondering if the red halos are going to be available from the factory or am i going to have to wait for aftermarket?

Welcome to the site. Not a dumb question. They are NOT available from the factory and will likely be illegal if you add them aftermarket. Red lights are generally reserved for emergency vehicles only.

EDIT: Just read this in another thread. It is a response to the same question.

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Originally Posted by HOT LS3

Not a chance in he-double hockey sticks! Forward facing red lights are reserved for the fire department and/or PD. You have a better chance of GM offering the LS7 before you'll get red halos. Sorry just speaking the truth.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-03-2009, 08:43 PM

but that doesnt mean you cant crack the cover and swap out the LEDs in the headlights...

WootyMcBooty · 01-03-2009, 08:43 PM

What colors are you allowed to display on the front of your car other than Yellow and White/Blue?

I understand red on the front of a car may confuse a driver to believing that they are taillights but what about something Green or Orange?

Inspector 17 · 01-03-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

but that doesnt mean you cant crack the cover and swap out the LEDs in the headlights...

You can DO whatever you want. I am just implying what may or may not get you a ticket.

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Originally Posted by WootyMcBooty

What colors are you allowed to display on the front of your car other than Yellow and White/Blue?

I understand red on the front of a car may confuse a driver to believing that they are taillights but what about something Green or Orange?

These laws are generally state specific, so I would check your state for specifics. Generally amber and white are only allowed on the front and the number of lights is limited.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-03-2009, 09:00 PM

I've got blue on mine....

but I can get away with it with the bylaws cus they are a solid light and not flashing or strobed

brantley847 · 01-03-2009, 09:04 PM

Each state is different, but I was under the impression there was Federal ruling on Headlamp coloration. The BMWs have a simliar halo combination and those are considered a portion of the head lamps which would make the red illegal. In Florida, white is prohibited behind the A pillar, Red is prohibited in front of the C pillar which would make the reds illegal on that basis as well.

ANY Blues are illegal solid or strobing in most states....some (I take it S.C.) are exceptions. Personally I wouldnt want blue regardless ... seems like an attention grabber and I don't care for the attention of my car to be on lighting.

All resulting in about $100 bucks, but hey....no points haha

Mr_Draco · 01-03-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckcamaro

fisrt timer so i hope this isnt dumb but..... i ordered my 2ss black/black mid nov and was wondering if the red halos are going to be available from the factory or am i going to have to wait for aftermarket?

Red's and darker blues are illegal on a federal level and thus are illegal in all states. Whitish blue's are legal however.

canuckcamaro · 01-03-2009, 10:01 PM

that blows

! would have looked sweet. I'm sure canadian laws are just as rediculus

The_Beast_ · 01-03-2009, 10:33 PM

Only red and blue are illegal here in Cali. Anyonther color is OK. Im going for gold ones. If you didnt know already.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-04-2009, 01:18 AM

Yep...check your state laws. The traffic code for your state will tell you EXACTLY what is acceptable for your lights...front and back. No reds or blues on the front are allowed, i think, on any vehicles in any state unless it's an emergency vehicle.

Matrix · 01-04-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by canuckcamaro

fisrt timer so i hope this isnt dumb but..... i ordered my 2ss black/black mid nov and was wondering if the red halos are going to be available from the factory or am i going to have to wait for aftermarket?

Welcome to the forum!! Its nice to see another Canadian join!

Yeah like all of us said the red looks so bad a$$ but will be illegal to put on but then again so r full limo tints and I've had that for almost 3 years now! Paid a fine or two etc.

But at pitch black night I think the halo's would look mean as hell!

djsnoflake · 01-04-2009, 10:36 AM

Hey, a guy from Swift Current! Nice to meet ya, I'm from toon' town. Anyways, I can say for sure that red lights in front are illegal in Saskatchewan, and I have the ticket to prove it :( . About 5 years ago I had purchased an old POS car and the front signal light covers were missing so I made some out of that red tuck tape. BOOM, ticket. It was about 120 bucks and I had to come get it checked out in 30 days to make sure i fixed it.
Ended up scrapping the car, cause the signal light covers cost more than I paid for the car!

PS Where did you order from?

canuckcamaro · 01-04-2009, 04:09 PM

i'm actually buying out of calgary alberta so as to save about 2300 in provicial taxes! havn't been to toon town yet .... just moved from b.c. in the summer

01-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
canuckcamaro Drives: 04-gm seirra 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: speedycreek sask. canada Posts: 53	red halos on black concept fisrt timer so i hope this isnt dumb but..... i ordered my 2ss black/black mid nov and was wondering if the red halos are going to be available from the factory or am i going to have to wait for aftermarket?

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WootyMcBooty Drives: 2003 Black Lincoln LS V8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 10	What colors are you allowed to display on the front of your car other than Yellow and White/Blue? I understand red on the front of a car may confuse a driver to believing that they are taillights but what about something Green or Orange?

01-03-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	Each state is different, but I was under the impression there was Federal ruling on Headlamp coloration. The BMWs have a simliar halo combination and those are considered a portion of the head lamps which would make the red illegal. In Florida, white is prohibited behind the A pillar, Red is prohibited in front of the C pillar which would make the reds illegal on that basis as well. ANY Blues are illegal solid or strobing in most states....some (I take it S.C.) are exceptions. Personally I wouldnt want blue regardless ... seems like an attention grabber and I don't care for the attention of my car to be on lighting. All resulting in about $100 bucks, but hey....no points haha

01-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
canuckcamaro Drives: 04-gm seirra 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: speedycreek sask. canada Posts: 53	that blows ! would have looked sweet. I'm sure canadian laws are just as rediculus

01-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Yep...check your state laws. The traffic code for your state will tell you EXACTLY what is acceptable for your lights...front and back. No reds or blues on the front are allowed, i think, on any vehicles in any state unless it's an emergency vehicle.

01-04-2009, 10:36 AM	#13
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	Hey, a guy from Swift Current! Nice to meet ya, I'm from toon' town. Anyways, I can say for sure that red lights in front are illegal in Saskatchewan, and I have the ticket to prove it :( . About 5 years ago I had purchased an old POS car and the front signal light covers were missing so I made some out of that red tuck tape. BOOM, ticket. It was about 120 bucks and I had to come get it checked out in 30 days to make sure i fixed it. Ended up scrapping the car, cause the signal light covers cost more than I paid for the car! PS Where did you order from?

01-04-2009, 04:09 PM	#14
canuckcamaro Drives: 04-gm seirra 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: speedycreek sask. canada Posts: 53	i'm actually buying out of calgary alberta so as to save about 2300 in provicial taxes! havn't been to toon town yet .... just moved from b.c. in the summer